Position summary

Vanguard is hiring a Senior ESG Regulatory Change Analyst into its Regulatory Programme Office, supporting the firm in responding to evolving sustainability requirements and delivering clear, credible and consistent ESG reporting. The role assesses and implements regulatory change, supports sustainability disclosures, strengthens governance and controls, and improves the processes through which ESG requirements are delivered, working across global and European teams.

Why this role matters

As sustainability regulation evolves rapidly, the role translates complex requirements into practical business outcomes and supports the continued development of Vanguard’s sustainability capabilities. By ensuring disclosures are clear, accurate and consistent and that governance is robust, it helps the firm meet its obligations credibly across global and European contexts.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse sustainability-related regulatory, industry and reporting requirements, assessing their implications for Vanguard’s business, products and disclosures.
• Prepare and enhance sustainability disclosures and related materials, ensuring they are clear, accurate and consistent.
• Translate complex requirements into practical recommendations, detailed documentation and concise executive-level communications.
• Partner with stakeholders across investment management, stewardship, legal, compliance, risk, data, distribution, technology and operations, and facilitate workshops to define requirements and resolve issues.
• Support governance and oversight by documenting decisions, escalating risks and preparing materials for governance forums.
• Review ESG data, methodologies and assumptions, challenging where necessary to promote quality and transparency, and help develop scalable, technology-enabled reporting processes.
• Coach junior colleagues, sharing good practice across business analysis, project delivery and sustainability reporting.

Team and stakeholders

The role sits within Vanguard’s Regulatory Programme Office and works across global and European teams, partnering with investment management, stewardship, legal, compliance, risk, data, distribution, technology and operations, and supporting relevant governance forums.

Key details

• Hybrid working model based in London.

Requirements

• At least four years of relevant experience in sustainability reporting or sustainability regulatory change, within asset management or financial services.
• Experience analysing complex requirements and translating them into clear business actions or reporting outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to explain technical information to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Experience managing workstreams, priorities, stakeholders and dependencies in a complex environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a clear commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to think critically and strategically, navigate ambiguity and connect related issues across the organisation.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, able to collaborate across diverse global teams.
• A proactive, organised approach, able to progress work independently and escalate risks appropriately.